Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) OCF Margin %: -77.96% (As of Jan. 2026)


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What is Octopus Apollo VCT OCF Margin %?

Octopus Apollo VCT LSE:OAP3 34 OCF Margin % is -77.96% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:OAP3 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,465 Asset Management companies, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks worse than 85.19% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Octopus Apollo VCT's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £-4.35 Mil. Octopus Apollo VCT's Revenue for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £5.58 Mil. Therefore, Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -77.96%.

As of today, Octopus Apollo VCT's current OCF Yield % is -2.77%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:OAP3' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -408.54   Med: -36.08   Max: -2.15
Current: -91.49


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Octopus Apollo VCT was -2.15%. The lowest was -408.54%. And the median was -36.08%.

LSE:OAP3's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
85.19% of 1465 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 15.78 vs LSE:OAP3: -91.49


Octopus Apollo VCT OCF Margin % Related Terms


Octopus Apollo VCT OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Octopus Apollo VCT OCF Margin % Chart

Octopus Apollo VCT Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -30.73 -41.43 -408.54 -28.06 -91.49

Octopus Apollo VCT Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.56 -76.52 -13.97 -98.40 -77.96

LSE:OAP3 vs BLK, BX, KKR: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Octopus Apollo VCT OCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Octopus Apollo VCT OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
=-15.105/16.51
=-91.49 %

Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-4.35/5.58
=-77.96 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a OCF Margin % of -77.96% mean?
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) has a OCF Margin % of -77.96% as of Jan. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #1248 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin % too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current OCF Margin % is -77.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #1248 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Octopus Apollo VCT has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octopus Apollo VCT's OCF Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #1248 out of 1465 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Octopus Apollo VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 15.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median OCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 15.78, based on 1,465 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Margin % is 15.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Octopus Apollo VCT's current OCF Margin % is -77.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.21, compared to a current price of £0.46 — trading 117.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -77.96%. Octopus Apollo VCT's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current OCF Margin % is -77.96% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octopus Apollo VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.46 is trading 117.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.21. GuruFocus considers Octopus Apollo VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:OAP3:

  • OCF Margin %: -77.96%
  • GF Value™: £0.21 vs. price of £0.46 (117.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:OAP3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Octopus Apollo VCT Business Description

Address 33 Holborn, 6th Floor, London, GBR, EC1N 2HT
Octopus Apollo VCT PLC is a venture capital trust company based in the United Kingdom. The company aims to provide shareholders with attractive tax-free dividends and long-term capital growth by investing in a diverse portfolio of predominantly unquoted companies. The company's portfolio of investments comprises of various unquoted investment instruments, including ordinary and preference shares, loan stocks and convertible securities, to achieve an appropriate balance of income and capital growth. It holds a diversified portfolio by investing in a broad range of industry sectors.
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